as was
idiom
British, informal
: formerly : originally
—used after a former name
Myanmar—Burma as was.
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Alas, the temptation for brands is just too strong sometimes, as was the case with the new Blade and Bow 30 Year Old—a bourbon that, unsurprisingly at this age, just doesn’t taste all that good.
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2025
Aid from external donors has become a significant part of many countries’ health systems, as was made clear by the impact of USAID’s closure in countries including South Africa and Kenya.
—Martin K.n Siele, semafor.com, 19 Dec. 2025
Occasionally, though, the cast and crews have the opposite problem, as was the case with the 2024 film Christmas Quest.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025
Hader was there, as was actress Jane Fonda.
—Josh Peter, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2025
Aid from external donors has become a significant part of many countries’ health systems, as was made clear by the impact of USAID’s closure in countries including South Africa and Kenya.
—Martin K.n Siele, semafor.com, 19 Dec. 2025
Occasionally, though, the cast and crews have the opposite problem, as was the case with the 2024 film Christmas Quest.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025
Hader was there, as was actress Jane Fonda.
—Josh Peter, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
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“As was.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20was. Accessed 23 Dec. 2025.
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